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HELP SXM

We received a request for help: to donate our time, skills and love to the people in Saint Maarten. We lived on the island for three years, so of course we followed the disastrous passing of the hurricane Irma. The situation on Saint Maarten is still worrying, and the people will need long-term help.

IN SHORT

We are travelling to Saint Maarten in February, with two goals:

1. We are going to cook healthy, vegan meals on a daily basis for those in need, on behalf of the Animal Defenders foundation. There are still around 2200 people living in cars because they lost everything.

2. We will teach drama, as part of the project “Art Heals”. This is a charity project set up by the NIA foundation (National Institute of Arts).

EDUCATION

Besides cooking, we will also raise awareness and educate about the link between food and environment / health. We will do this primarily by showing the internationally acclaimed documentary “Cowspiracy”, followed by a discussion.

The drama classes are also considered education of course, with the accent on connection, fun and healing.

SOCIAL ASPECTS

Through classes, students meet other students. The most important factor is to create a safe environment, through which they can relax and be happy. Talking about the hurricane is optional, this will b each student’s choice.

-Cooking / meals: we will ask volunteers to help prepare and distribute the food. This will create a low threshold to introduce people to plant-based cooking, and the advantages of it. Our goal is also to teach those who are interested, to become vegan chefs, in order to secure the continuation of the project.

FINANCE

In order to do this, money is needed. When Animal Defenders and NIA asked us for help, we both knew we had to say yes.. We can donate our time, skills and love. Now our question to you is: could you help us help the people of Saint Maarten by donating?